R&D Manufacturing Engineer Iv

Overview

The Marvin Group is a strategic partner for global alternate mission equipment and sustainment. The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, the company consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS).

Marvin Engineering designs and produces military alternate mission equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament test equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies.

Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

This position requires a strong background in procurement of mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will be experienced with selecting suppliers based on engineering requirements, suppliers’ capabilities and suppliers’ capacity. Functioning as R&D Engineering’s supplier liaison, the candidate must effectively communicate with suppliers on a technical and procurement level. The candidate should have practical experience in manufacturing and quality assurance for machined components and sub‑assemblies, preferably for use in military or commercial aviation.

The R&D manufacturing engineer is an interdisciplinary position that facilitates flow of information between R&D design engineering, technical program managers, procurement and suppliers. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment as a team member and self‑starter with minimal oversight.

• Produce evaluation of producibility.
• Select appropriate suppliers.
• Perform R&D procurement.
• Act as supplier liaison.
• Conduct R&D source inspection.
• Receive and manage non‑turnkey parts.

• 15 years of experience in procurement or sourcing of Mil‑DoD, aerospace or commercial aviation mechanical components or assemblies.
• OR
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aeronautical or manufacturing engineering and minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or sourcing of Mil‑DoD, aerospace or commercial aviation mechanical components or assemblies.
• Experience with traditional metallic manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, forging, extruding, plating, grinding, welding, non‑destructive testing, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace materials and aerospace requirements, including techniques, capabilities, strengths and weaknesses; prior assembly line or shop experience is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in quality assurance processes and disciplines, including inspection, identification and disposition of non‑conforming materials, is a plus.
• Skilled in using enterprise resource planning software; SAP preferred.
• Ability to perform basic measurements and simple inspection processes using standard measuring equipment.
• Ability to review CAD models to assist designers and vendors is a plus.
• Experience with MIL‑STD documents and interpreting ASME Y14.5 drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

This candidate for the position must meet export control and other special program access compliance requirements. All applicants must be U.S. citizens; no secondary citizenship is permissible. Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

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